Vietnamese star midfielder wears $29,000 Rolex to press conference

Hai and head coach Mano Polking represented V. League club Cong An Ha Noi (CAHN) at the pre-match press conference on Tuesday for their upcoming clash against Thai powerhouse Buriram United.

The 28-year-old midfielder turned heads with a shiny rose gold Rolex Yacht-Master, a model priced at approximately $29,000 on the market.

Known as a fashion enthusiast and luxury aficionado, Hai owns an impressive collection of high-end watches from brands like Rolex, Cartier, Hublot and Patek Philippe. His collection includes two Patek Philippe Nautilus timepieces, each valued at over $77,000.

Speaking at the event, Hai expressed the team's determination.

"Our goal is to gain an advantage in the first leg, especially with home support. We want to deliver a strong performance and a positive result to head into the second leg with confidence," he said.

Buriram, reigning champions of the Thai League, boast a squad of star players, including former Thailand national team captain Theerathon Bunmathan.

According to Hai, the high-profile matchup has boosted the team's motivation.

"This is more than a match between two clubs, it's a showdown between Vietnamese and Thai football. Representing Vietnam is a great honor and we'll give our all to secure victory and bring the title home," Hai said.

The first leg of the 2024–2025 ASEAN Club Championship final will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Hang Day Stadium in Hanoi. The second leg is scheduled for May 21 in Thailand. CAHN previously defeated Buriram 2–1 in the group stage.